Severe diarrhea secondary to propranolol

South Med J. 1979 Mar;72(3):367-8. doi: 10.1097/00007611-197903000-00041.

Abstract

We have described two patients with propranolol-induced severe diarrhea, confirmed by rechallenge with the drug. In both cases the diarrhea was readily reversible with discontinuation of the drug.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Atrial Flutter / drug therapy
  • Diarrhea / chemically induced*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Propranolol / adverse effects*
  • Propranolol / therapeutic use
  • Tachycardia / drug therapy

Substances

  • Propranolol